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Salmon Creek Falls Campground
This 14 site campground is located in a beautiful, lush, old growth forest along Salmon Creek. The rocky gorge-like area creates two small beautiful waterfalls and several deep pools which reflect the clear blue-green waters. Wild thimbleberries and hazelnuts abound in the summer. This camp is a favorite recreation spot for local residents as well as some more distant travelers.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed for 2023 season. |
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| Reservations: | No advance reservations. All sites are first come first serve. |
| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables |
| Fees: |
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| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Best Season: | August, September |
| Busiest Season: | July, August |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Oakridge, Oregon (5 miles) |
| Water: | No water |
| Restroom: | Vault toilets |
| Passes: | Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites. |
| Operated By: | American Land & Leisure |
| Information Center: | Middle Fork Ranger District 46375 Highway 58 Westfir, OR 97492 541-782-2283 |
General Information
Directions:Five miles east of Oakridge, Oregon, along Salmon Creek.
From the corner of Crestview Street and Oregon State Highway 58 (at the only traffic light along Highway 58 in Oakridge), travel north on Crestview Street over the railroad tracks for 0.2 miles. Bear right at the four-way intersection onto East 1st Street, through the center of Oakridge. Follow East 1st Street for approximately 1.1 miles out of town to the junction of Fish Hatchery Road (on your right). Here, East 1st becomes Forest Road 24, otherwise known as the Salmon Creek Road. Stay straight on Salmon Creek Road, and travel approximately 3.7 miles and the destination will be on your right.
General Notes:
Close to:
Read about camping rules, regulations and camping tips on our Camping Rules & Things to Know page.
Activities
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:- Tent, auto, trailer sites (maximum trailer length 20 feet)
- Grey water station
| No. of Sites | 15 |
| Reservation Info | No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. |
| No. of Accessible sites | 4 campsites, restroom, viewpoint, 2 picnic tables, paved access routes |
River and Stream Fishing
Recreation areas with activity River and Stream Fishing:Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:Amenities
| Picnic tables: |
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Alerts & Warnings
- FIRE CLOSURES: Lookout, Bedrock, Cedar Creek, Beachie Creek & Lionshead
- Fall Pile Burning and Prescribed Fire Planned
- Portion of McKenzie River Trail closed; trail detour in place
- Christmas Tree Permits Available Now; 6th Annual Ornament Hunt Nov. 17-Dec. 31
- Forest Road 46 open from Detroit to Estacada
Highlights
- Download the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App!
Planning your next national forest adventure? There's an app for that! The Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App Now Available on Android and iOS Devices - Accessible Adventures Videos
See accessible adventures at Detroit Lake & the McKenzie River Valley
- Recreation Passes
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